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Pacer Group

Emulation Validation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Sunnyvale, CA Job Duration: 3 months, Contract to Hire Job Summary: * Experienced Emulation Engineer of 8 to 10 years, responsible for validating and debugging complex ASIC and IP designs using the ...

Mythic

Senior Silicon Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX

$120K - $225K/yr

... is engineered to operate from -40 C to +125 C, making it ideal for industrial, automotive ... contracts across multiple markets. Mythic's Digital Design Team is seeking a Silicon Emulation ...

Mythic

Senior Silicon Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

... is engineered to operate from -40 C to +125 C, making it ideal for industrial, automotive ... contracts across multiple markets. Mythic's Digital Design Team is seeking a Silicon Emulation ...

Mythic

Senior Silicon Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

... engineered to operate from -40 °C to +125 °C, making it ideal for industrial, automotive ... contracts across multiple markets. Mythic's Digital Design Team is seeking a Silicon Emulation ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Senior Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX

$103.60K - $142.20K/yr

This is your opportunity to work alongside engineers who built iconic processors like the AMD K6 ... All external recruiters and staffing agencies are required to have a valid contract executed by ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Senior Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103.60K - $142.20K/yr

This is your opportunity to work alongside engineers who built iconic processors like the AMD K6 ... All external recruiters and staffing agencies are required to have a valid contract executed by ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Senior Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX

$103.60K - $142.20K/yr

This is your opportunity to work alongside engineers who built iconic processors like the AMD K6 ... All external recruiters and staffing agencies are required to have a valid contract executed by ...

Ventana Micro Systems

Senior Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX

$103.60K - $142.20K/yr

This is your opportunity to work alongside engineers who built iconic processors like the AMD K6 ... All external recruiters and staffing agencies are required to have a valid contract executed by ...

krg technology inc

FPGA Engineers

Santa Clara, CA

$144.50K - $199.10K/yr

Contract BSEE or MSEE with 4+ years of experience Has relevant project experience in logic design, SoC architecture, RTL coding or design verification. Creation of Emulation/Field Programmable Gate ...

INSPYR Solutions

Wireless Systems Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$50 - $62/hr

Austin, TX (onsite) Duration: 12+ month contract Compensation: $50 - 62.00/hr. W2 Work Requirements ... Utilize UE (User Equipment) and RU emulation tools to simulate real-world network conditions * Set ...

INSPYR Solutions

Systems Engineer III

Redmond, WA · On-site

$55 - $64/hr

Title: Systems Engineer III Location: Redmond, WA (onsite) Duration: Long term contract ... Develop and enhance software that integrates satellite simulation, channel emulation, and radio ...

Mythic

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$120K - $225K/yr

... contracts across multiple markets. The salary range for this position is $120,000-$225,000 ... Leverage architecture models and emulation environments to help verify large AI network ...

Mythic

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Austin, TX

$120K - $225K/yr

... contracts across multiple markets. The salary range for this position is $120,000-$225,000 ... Leverage architecture models and emulation environments to help verify large AI network ...

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How much do contract emulation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract emulation engineer in the United States is $53.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.27 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Emulation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Emulation Engineer, you need a strong background in hardware design, verification methodologies, and programming languages such as SystemVerilog, along with a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with emulation platforms like Cadence Palladium, Mentor Veloce, or Synopsys ZeBu, and industry-standard verification tools, is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and debugging complex systems. These capabilities are essential for efficiently validating hardware designs, ensuring product reliability, and meeting project deadlines in high-stakes environments.

What are some typical challenges Contract Emulation Engineers face when working with new hardware designs?

Contract Emulation Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating complex, new hardware designs into emulation platforms. These can include debugging compatibility issues, optimizing performance to match real-world scenarios, and ensuring accurate representation of the hardware's behavior. Collaboration with design engineers and verification teams is key to quickly resolving issues and delivering reliable results on tight project timelines. Staying updated with the latest emulation tools and methodologies also helps in overcoming these technical hurdles.

What are Contract Emulation Engineers?

Contract Emulation Engineers are specialized professionals who design, develop, and test hardware or software systems that replicate the functionality of electronic components or systems—often under a contract arrangement. Their work is crucial in industries like semiconductor, automotive, and aerospace, where they help validate designs before physical prototypes are built. They use tools such as FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) and emulation platforms to simulate real-world performance, enabling faster and more cost-effective development cycles. Typically, they collaborate with design teams to ensure that emulated systems accurately mirror intended behaviors and facilitate efficient debugging.
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Emulation Validation Engineer

Emulation Validation Engineer

Pacer Group

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Emulation Validation Engineer
Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Job Duration: 3 months, Contract to Hire
 
Job Summary:
  • Experienced Emulation Engineer of 8 to 10 years, responsible for validating and debugging complex ASIC and IP designs using the Synopsys ZeBu emulation platform.
  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware emulation, DV UVM knowledge, a deep understanding of the chip design lifecycle, and strong problem-solving skills to find and fix bugs efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute DV testcases: Run functional verification tests on the ZeBu emulation platform to find bugs
  • Debug: Actively participate in functional design verification and in debugging failures.
  • Collaborate: Coordinate with extended teams to validate and optimize implementation and debug flows.
  • Analyze and Troubleshoot: Replicate issues and provide detailed analysis to help design teams quickly identify the root cause of failures.
Required Skills & Experience (must have):
  • 8 to 10 years of total emulation/verification experience, with 2 to 5 years specifically in hardware emulation with Zebu.
  • DV Experience: Design verification knowledge and experience with UVM/System Verilog
  • Debugging skills with waves and logs
  • Experience using zebu platform
  • Comfortable with C++ code implementation and handling
  • Proficiency with hardware description languages and methodologies: UVM, SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
  • A solid understanding of the complete SoC design cycle to effectively debug complex IP and system-level issues.
Good to have:
  • Experience with ARM/Xtensa core toolchain
  • Scripting (Python)
  • Knowledge of key protocols like PCIe, USB, Ethernet, AMBA, UART, JTAG, NOC, LPDDR,and flash memories.
  • Familiarity with debug infrastructures like CoreSight/UltraSoC.
    • Hands-on experience with bare-metal code for SoC bring-up.